Operations Assistant (Bowling)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Bowling Center at Keesler AFB, MS. This position is considered flexible. You are guaranteed 0 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week.

Duties

Serves as the primary business and administrative assistant to the Bowling Center Manager, responsible for the day-to-day business operations, financial reconciliation, logistical procurement, and administrative management of a mid-sized recreational bowling center. Executes daily business and financial reconciliation procedures for the bowling facility by verifying cashier drawers, consolidating integrated point-of-sale (POS) financial data, resolving transaction discrepancies, and compiling comprehensive daily activity sheets to prepare secure bank deposits for final submission to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Accounting Office (AO). Conducts monthly physical inventory valuations and performs unannounced cash-count audits of all revenue cost centers. Administers and harvests business intelligence from specialized Air Force database systems, including Qubica/QPS, AFSMS, IBPS, and SETS, by inputting and managing data entries for inventory control, automated cost-center reporting, league statistical systems, and POS system menu pricing and handicaps. Monitors stock levels for the pro shop, snack bar, and lane maintenance operations, coordinates supply and equipment requests with external vendors, and utilizes an authorized NAF Purchase Card (P-Card) to execute local business acquisitions within established spending thresholds. Consolidates, audits, and inputs computerized time and attendance data for all facility personnel into the timekeeping system, ensuring accurate records are compiled for final management review and approval. Prepares, proofreads, and organizes official administrative correspondence and maintains facility records in accordance with established Air Force records management protocols. Serves as the primary escalation point for resolving complex customer service and business inquiries, and works in coordination with the Bowling Center Manager to plan, publicize, and organize tournaments, leagues, special events, and promotional programs. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091221 Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/26/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: One year of experience in business, hospitality, or recreational facility operations, to include administrative support, shift coordination, or inventory management. Experience processing cash items, reconciling daily sales receipts against POS data, resolving transaction discrepancies, and preparing bank deposits. Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare administrative reports, coordinate work tasks, and resolve customer escalations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position deos not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume. Other Information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.